A BIG thank you to the students in the House of Reveur for sharing their house spirit with the Board & BUSD community last night. Also, thanks to the families who took time from their busy schedules to come & support IME. We were thrilled Mr. Montañez there cheering us on!
Parents' Club outdid themselves with IMEs first Annual Car Show. More than 150 people displayed their cars, vendors sold their trades, kids got their faces painted, and food trucks offered a wide variety of options. What an amazing community outreach event.
Last night the Brentwood Rotary held its first Good Character Award Ceremony. They celebrated 22 5th grade students in the district who demonstrate good character day-in & day-out. Congratulations to the four IME students who were recognized for being amazing human beings!
Finally some beautiful spring weather and students across grade spans enjoyed decorating the blacktop. Flowers, hearts, and so much love is bringing joy to students and staff alike.
Character Day for spirit day got even better for our Harry Potter fan Miss Jodi when the BUSD elementary attendance trophy was delivered for the best attendance during the month of February. Thank you parents for keeping your kids healthy & getting them to school.
What type of liquid best keeps apples from browning? Ask these 3 scientists who tested apple slices in different liquids. Today's District Science Faire was the culmination of all of their hard work. & not only was their project on display but they completed an interview too.
Parents, help your students show their school spirit during spirit week.
STEM Night was a huge success. Thank you to all of those who volunteered their time to teach IME students & families about everything from CPR to waste management to graphic design. Students were able to make catapults & launch paper rockets. What a fun night!
Congratulations Rachel and thank you for all that you do for the BUSD Preschool Program.
Day 3 - Read Across America was full of many wonderful guests. Mr. Montañez read to our 2nd grade classes, Ms. Jobb read Stick & Stone to TK & 1st graders, & Officer King read to 3rd graders. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to help foster a love for reading.
Day 2 of Read Across America. Students took advantage of the sun that peaked through the clouds and enjoyed a change of scenery while they read.
Congratulations to preschool teacher Rachel Colwell for being selected as the Contra Costa SELPA Community Advisory Council Award Winner for the Brentwood Union School District. Rachel's leadership, commitment, & dedication to students & the school community are appreciated.
Ramadan started on Saturday, March 3rd. IME wishes all who practice a peaceful and blessed Ramadan.
IME is kicking of Read Across America week and the crew in the Otter Cafe is helping to get kids excited about reading. Throughout the week we will have surprise guest readers. More pictures to come to reveal our special guests.
What a way to wrap up February- High 5 Friday and Sports Day! Students and staff showed their school spirit representing a wide variety of sports including hocket, basketball, and Nascar. We welcome March and the final two weeks of the 3rd quarter.
Drum roll for the mystery reader in Mrs. Cook's 3rd grade class... Mrs. Delgado was the mystery reader this week which was a great surprise for her daughter! Thank you Mrs. Delgado for reading "In My Heart" to the class.
More sprinkles of kindness seen throughout the halls and in classrooms at IME. Student leadership did such an amazing job reminding others of the power of kindness and took time to read to younger classes or do an art project with them.
Students at IME are celebrating Black History Month. 4th & 5th graders are learning about influential historical figures like Thurgood Marshall, Ruby Bridges, Rosa Parks, etc. Mrs. Cook's students are reading fiction & non-fiction books available in the classroom library.
Thank you, Student Leadership, for spreading kindness through IME this week. The leadership team was quite busy as they sold Valentine's Gram, created posters of gratitude & inspiration, and read to younger classes. Let's continue spreading the love & kindness.
Congratulations to Uma Steinhauer & Alecia Dean who were celebrated &recognized today for their dedication to IME. Uma was named the Classified Employee of the Year & Alecia the Certificated Employee of the Year. Thank you both for all that you do for the staff & students at IME.
